44 Senate Republicans Threaten to Block Trade Nominations over FTA Issue
On March 14, 2011, 44 Senate Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader McConnell (R), sent Senate Majority Leader Reid (D), a letter saying that until the President submits all three pending free trade agreements (Korea, Colombia, and Panama) the Senators will use all the tools at their disposal to force action, including withholding support for any nominee for Commerce Secretary and any other trade-related nominees. Press release and letter available here.
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Senator Baucus (D), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, criticized the Senators and called their tactic a diversion and not the way to ensure the passage of the pending FTAs. Baucus press release available here.